Wines made from Merlot grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Merlot as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
More informations about the variety Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
More informations about the region of Sicily
Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
What are the typical flavors of the Merlot grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 66% of Merlot
- Black fruitPresent in 62% of Merlot
- OakPresent in 59% of Merlot
- EarthPresent in 55% of Merlot
- Non oakPresent in 48% of Merlot
- SpicesPresent in 46% of Merlot
- MicrobioPresent in 24% of Merlot
- Dried fruitPresent in 21% of Merlot
- CherryPresent in 10% of Merlot
- FloralPresent in 9% of Merlot
- VegetalPresent in 8% of Merlot
- PlumPresent in 7% of Merlot
- OakyPresent in 7% of Merlot
- VanillaPresent in 6% of Merlot
- EarthyPresent in 5% of Merlot
- PepperPresent in 5% of Merlot
- ChocolatePresent in 5% of Merlot
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- Tree fruitPresent in 4% of Merlot
- StrawberriesPresent in 4% of Merlot